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Christmas at Chatsworth 2026

The house dressed for Christmas, a light trail through the garden and seasonal activities at the farmyard. The theme is announced in mid-September each year.

  • 7 November 2026 – 3 January 2027

Tickets

Advance booking required. Adults (17+) £40 with Gift Aid donation or £36.36 without; children 3–16 £12 (£10.90); under-3s free. Includes house, garden light trail, farmyard, playground and one car parking space per booking.

Practical notes

  • 7 November – 13 December: park in the parkland car park and ride the tractor-and-trailer shuttle (wheelchair accessible; the trackway can be muddy).
  • 14 December – 3 January: the main house car park is used again.
  • Garden entry is allowed before your timed house slot; arrive from 9am.
  • Dogs on leads are welcome in the garden and parkland but not in the house, farmyard or playground (assistance dogs excepted).

Official page and booking

Other events

Later

Chatsworth Christmas Market 2026

7 November – 13 December 2026

More than a hundred stalls of gifts, food and drink on the lawns in front of the house. Entry to the market itself is free; it is also included with a Christmas at Chatsworth ticket.

On now

Chatsworth Country Fair 2026

4–6 September 2026

Three days of Grand Ring displays (military bands, stunt teams, a hot-air balloon ascent), a fine-food village with chef demonstrations, a vintage funfair and a shopping village of artisan producers in the park.

On now

House of Stories: Tales from the Chatsworth Library

21 March – 4 October 2026

The 2026 season exhibition, drawing on the estate library and archive to tell the stories behind objects across the house.

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